This one’s rarely spoken about but incredibly eye-opening. Some individuals may have genetic variations in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene, which can reduce how effectively vitamin D is used by the body, even if levels appear normal in a blood test. According to a study, certain VDR polymorphisms are linked to reduced immune response…
NEW DELHI: Delhi witnesses a decline in overall crime during the first six months of 2025 since the Bharatiya Janata Party took over the administration. An 8.38 per cent reduction in crime compared to the corresponding period in 2024, including a notable 10 per cent decrease in rape and POSCO cases.The BJP came into power…
Virat Kohli, left (Screengrab) Since announcing his retirement from Test cricket over a month ago, former India captain Virat Kohli has largely remained away from the spotlight, at least on the field. However, the cricket icon continues to draw attention with his off-field presence in the United Kingdom, where he has been spending quality time…
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NEW DELHI: Congress leader K C Venugopal on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging his immediate intervention to save Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, who is scheduled to be executed in Yemen on July 16.In a letter, Venugopal appealed to the Prime Minister to take urgent diplomatic steps with Yemeni authorities…
Virat Kohli with wife Anushka Sharma; and Suresh Raina NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has strongly criticised the BCCI‘s decision to bar players’ families from accompanying them on overseas tours, calling it unfair and detrimental to players’ mental well-being.Earlier this year, following India’s Test series loss to Australia, the BCCI issued a revised…
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra has released the Round 1 allotment result for polytechnic diploma admissions for the academic year 2025–26. Students who applied through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) can now check their seat allotment on the official website, poly25.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. Those who got a seat in this round have to confirm it…
Radhika Yadav, the 25-year-old former state-level tennis player who was allegedly shot dead by her father in Gurugram, did not run a formal academy, rather trained aspiring players by booking tennis courts across the city. However, her father had objected to this arrangement, Gurugram Police revealed on Saturday.“Radhika did not have her own academy. She…
During Operation Sindoor’s initial phase, the Rafales executed missile strikes on Pakistani air installations. (File photo) India is looking to enhance the capabilities of its Rafale fighter jet fleet. India aims to accelerate the procurement of a decoy mechanism designed to enhance the defensive capabilities of its Rafale fighter aircraft against hostile missiles. During Operation…
CJI Gavai addresses flaws in Indian judicial system; pins hope on young graduates while speaking at NALSAR University Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Saturday said the Indian legal system is “badly in need of fixing” and is facing unique challenges, including trials that often stretch on for decades.Speaking at the convocation ceremony of…
